Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I live in the UK. But I am sure TDLFAN or Lee probably beats my count.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<72 at WDW, and 8 at DL. I'm waiting for Dobbie, TDLFAN, Leemac, Spirit, and the Witches post.>> Hmmm ... I have been asked this a lot, but I'm not even sure where to begin really. From 1974 until the early 90s, I likely spent as many as 35-50 days a year in WDW parks. (People who think I have rose-colored glasses due to going too much now should take note!) I cut down in the '90s, but also became a DL AP holder. So from about 1995-present, I'd venture to say I spend parts of just as many days spread between the two resorts annually. That doesn't include my two DCL cruises ... or DLP, which I started to visit last year and am now an AP holder in Paris as well. If I were to take a low estimate (30 days a year) and multiply it ... you're still talking about 1,000 days in my life being in some Disney park. wow ...
Originally Posted By nemopoppins Spirit of 74, is it all right if I ask what you do when you're not at a Disney Park? And how do to support your trips? With us, even though we haven't gone as much, we get to Disneyland a lot because we're only 444 miles away and because we make it a priority for use of our resources (time and money). We'll be going to WDW for the first time this November, but that will really be stretching our resources--it's on the virge of not being possible, but we'll do it because we really want to so we'll make it happen. More than we're doing, though, wouldn't be possible no matter how determined we were. Sorry, everyone, if I've saddened this subject with the practicality thing, but I'm curious.
Originally Posted By MinnieSummer Funny this topic showed up today as my DD found our rooms key last night (I've saved every one since she wnet at 6 mos). Her first visit was in 1999 and we have 86 rooms keys from WDW hotels and 3 from DTD hotels. Trips length average is 3 days. So 267 since 1999. Prior to that about 6 three day trips for a grand total of 285.
Originally Posted By deephil Wow we can't wait to get to that amount, we have not long joined DVC so will soon start to catch up with some of you. We are also from UK so we tend to come to WDW once a year but generally for 3 weeks if we can. Can't wait till Paris in 11 days which will take us to 113 days and counting. Minniesummer we also kept all our keys and tickets from all trips which is why I can easily add up our days spent in parks. Keep those tallies coming in and thanks for responding we have enjoyed remembering our first trip and all those since, remembering what rides were or were not there etc all the different parades and shows keeps us young lol. ºoº
Originally Posted By leemac <<72 at WDW, and 8 at DL. I'm waiting for Dobbie, TDLFAN, Leemac, Spirit, and the Witches post.>> I really wouldn't know where to start and almost certainly couldn't count them up. On an annual basis it must be between 8 and 12 weeks inside the five resorts' theme parks. However it has only been like that for about the last 8 years. Prior to that it would be 4-6 weeks annually. Recent years have been blurred by the amount of work time inside the parks too. If I added up the time inside Disney office buildings too it would be more than I would like to contemplate! I guess I'm very fortunate that it is actually a pretty even split between the five resorts. Can't be many people with APs for all five resorts either!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Spirit of 74, is it all right if I ask what you do when you're not at a Disney Park?>> I work in a professional field. I spend time with my family and friends. And I travel to non-Disney destinations. ...oh and I like long walks on the beach! <<And how do to support your trips?>> Frankly, that's a bit personal. I pay for them. Sometimes my family and friends pay. TWDC doesn't hand out freebies ... well, not to me. <<With us, even though we haven't gone as much, we get to Disneyland a lot because we're only 444 miles away and because we make it a priority for use of our resources (time and money). We'll be going to WDW for the first time this November, but that will really be stretching our resources--it's on the virge of not being possible, but we'll do it because we really want to so we'll make it happen. More than we're doing, though, wouldn't be possible no matter how determined we were. Sorry, everyone, if I've saddened this subject with the practicality thing, but I'm curious.>> Everyone is different and in different circumstances. I'm lucky in that my main residence is a 3 hr drive to WDW or a 20-minute flight. I also get to visit DL on an almost monthly basis because I have a second residence in SoCal. Some people aren't so fortunate. It took me many years to visit Europe and DLP and Alaska and St.Lucia and other fave destinations. This year, I'm finally getting to Tokyo, something I've dreamed of since I was a kid. I hope you have a great visit to WDW and if you need any tips/advice, please ask.
Originally Posted By nemopoppins I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get personal, but thank you very much for sharing. Also, seeing my message quoted, it seems to have illustraded our situation to be much more tight than it really is. We really are pretty fortunate. And thank you for the good wishes.
Originally Posted By PARADE OF DREAMS 1st trip disneyland- 3 2nd trip disneyland- 2 3rd trip disneyland- 2 4th trip disneyland- 2 5th trip disneyland- 2 6th trip disneyland- 4 7th trip disneyland- 5 1st trip disneyworld- 4 2nd trip disneyworld - 5 and that comes out to a total of 29 days
Originally Posted By dickson thunder The best I can figure about 60 Days (plus or minus a couple) all at WDW over 15 visits since 1972. One day I would like to go to DL. I been in the LA area 3 times in my life and didn't go. (Shame on me!)
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Very good question: Disneyland - 1974 WDW - 1981 DLP - 1992 Epcot, MGM & DAk - 2000 DCA - 2002 WDS - 2002
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get personal, but thank you very much for sharing.>> No apology needed. <<Also, seeing my message quoted, it seems to have illustraded our situation to be much more tight than it really is. We really are pretty fortunate. And thank you for the good wishes.>> Well, if there's one thing I've learned is there will always be many people that have things much better than you and many, many more that have things much worse. But we should all appreciate what we have. Anyway, enough spiritual babble, where are you staying at WDW?
Originally Posted By nemopoppins We'll be staying at the Contemporary Hotel. I remember being amazed seeing how they built it way back when I was little. To me, that is the most identifiable image of WDW, even more than the parks. Even if everyone would advise to stay somewhere else I wouldn't. You've gotten me excited just writing about it but I still have a long wait. And on with the original thread, my first trip was to Disneyland in 1968. I had seen the Disney attractions in 1964 and 1965 at the New York World's Fair, if that counts.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Nemopoppins - you will have a great time. Although it is not as highly themed in the modern Disney context, it is an excellent hotel with some of the best dining experiences, great gift shops, some of the better cast members and who can beat the monorail sweeping through? And the rooms are very modern and spacious. Have a great time!
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 To each his own, I'll take the relaxed Poly anytime. But the first time I stayed there, it was $60 a night. Thank you Michael Eisner for that change.
